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Be All That You Can Be

L E S S O N 1

Understanding Sin• Sin is . . .

– Anything that violates the character of God.

– All that is contrary to what God is, the way God thinks, and what God wants.

Understanding Holiness• What is God’s most basic

attribute?– Holiness

The Importance of Holiness

• Holiness is the only attribute of God to which an entire book in the Bible is devoted.

The Importance of Holiness

• Purpose of Leviticus– To teach God’s people to be holy

before the Lord.– God tells Israel 16 times to be holy

because He is holy

The Importance of Holiness

• Holiness is the only attribute for which the heavenly creatures praise Him in triplicate(Is. 6:3; Rev. 4:8).

• Holiness is the one attribute of God that speaks most directly to His deity.

The Meaning of Holiness• OT Hebrew word—qodesh

• NT Greek word—hagios

• Holiness is: separation (or being set apart) for a particular purpose

Two Aspects of Separation (1 Thess. 1:9)

To God

From evil

The “Tenses” of HolinessTime Type Applied to

BelieversHow We Get It

When We Get It Duration

Past PositionalWhat we

are

By grace through

faith

The instant we are saved

Eternal

PresentPractical/progressive

What we are

becoming

By groaning and growing

From salvation to

deathMomentary

The “Tenses” of HolinessTime Type Applied to

BelieversHow We Get It

When We Get It Duration

FuturePerfected/prospective

What wewill be

By going to heaven

At death Forever

Positional Sanctification

• We are sons of God (1 John 3:1)

• We are the temple of God(1 Cor. 6:19–20)

• We are saints of God (1 Cor. 1:2)

Practical/Progressive Sanctification

• We are perfect, but don’t act perfectly (Heb. 10:14).

• We are the Spirit’s temple and should glorify God in our actions (1 Cor. 6:19–20).

What Does This Mean?• We are to grow continually

(2 Pet. 3:18).

• We are to increase and abound (1 Thess. 3:12; 4:1, 10).

• We need pastors and teachers(Eph. 4:11–15).

What Does This Mean?• The Christian life is a constant

struggle to be all that we can be and to become all that we already are (Phil.3:12–14).

Perfected/Prospective Sanctification

• We should strive to be all that we can be.

Destined For Holiness

L E S S O N 2

God Is Holy• Exodus 15:11—God is glorious in

holiness.

• Psalm 99:3—His name is holy.

• Isaiah 1:4—He is the Holy One of Israel.

God Is Holy• Hosea 11:9—His holiness proves

He is God.

• Psalm 89:35—God swears by His holiness.

Two Important Truths About God’s Holiness• He is above all things

(Ps. 99:2–9).

• He is morally perfect.– He cannot look upon sin (Hab. 1:13).

Two Important Truths About God’s Holiness– He cannot lie (Titus 1:2).– Only the pure can come before Him

(Ps. 24:3–4).– He is righteous in all His ways and

holy in all His works (Ps. 145:17).

God Designed Us to Be Holy• We have a life endowment for

holiness (Matt. 25:14–30; Luke 19:12–27).

• Believers are chosen by God to be holy (Eph. 1:4).

• Believers are created to do goodworks (Eph. 2:10).

God Designed Us to Be Holy

• All that Christ has done and is doing is designed to make us holy (Eph. 5:25–27).

• God has given us all the resources we need to be holy (2 Pet. 1:3).

God Designed Us to Be Holy

• God commands us to be holy (1 Pet. 1:14–16)

• Living a holy life is God’s will(1 Thess. 4:3).

• Living a holy life means growth and change.

Ways God Commands Us To Grow

• In all things (Eph. 4:15)

• In love (1 Thess. 3:12)

Ways God Commands Us To Grow

• In your knowledge of the Word(1 Pet. 2:2)

• In grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:18)

Separation from Sin

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Two Sides to Sanctification• Separation to God

• Separation from evil.

Separation from Sin• Separation from all sin is

commanded by God.

The Commands• Consider yourselves dead to sin.

• Do not let sin reign.

• Do not yield yourself to be used as a tool of unrighteousness.

• Yield yourself to God.

The Commands• Do not let sins be named among

you.

• Put to death the part of you that desires to sin.

• Put off personal sins.

• Do not lie to others.

Separation from Specific Sins

• 2 Corinthians 7:1—Defilement of the flesh and spirit

• Ephesians 5:3–4—Sexual immorality, impurity, covetousness, filthiness, foolish talking, jesting

Separation from Specific Sins

• Colossians 3:5–7—Sexual immorality, impurity, sinful passions, evil desire, covetousness

• Colossians 3:8–9—Anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy communication, lying

Sins on God’s “Most Wanted” List

• Defilement of the flesh and spirit (2 Cor. 7:1)– Filthiness of the flesh refers to sins of

attitude.– Filthiness of the spirit refers to sins of

atmosphere.

Sins on God’s “Most Wanted” List

• Sexual immorality—A lack of self-control

• Impurity—Indecent gestures and language

• Filthiness—Disgraceful talk

Sins on God’s “Most Wanted” List

• Jesting—Immoral jokes

• Sinful passions (Col. 3:5) and evil desire—Sexual passion and mental lusting

• Slander (or blasphemy)—Defaming others

Separation from Sin• Can Be Both External and

Internal

• Of the previous list of sins, how many are internal in nature? – 6

Separation From Sin Requires Effort.

• It requires correct thinking(Rom. 6:11).

• It requires yielding(Rom. 6:12–13).

• It requires putting to death(Col. 3:5).

Separation From Sin Requires Effort.

• It requires putting off and putting on (Col. 3:8, 10).

• It requires cleansing and confessing(2 Cor. 7:1; 1 John 1:9).

Separation From Sin Is Possible for a Christian.• God has given us all the

resources we need for victory (1 Cor. 10:13).– The Word of God (Ps. 119:9, 11)– The Holy Spirit

(Rom. 8:13; Gal. 5:16, 22; Eph. 3:16)– Prayer (Eph. 6:18)

Separation from the Ungodly

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How to Respond to Disobedient Christians• We should pray for them

(1 John 5:16).

• We should counsel them (Matt. 18:15; Gal. 6:1).

How to Respond to Disobedient Christians• Four Steps

– Confronting them with their sin– Showing them what God’s Word says

about their sin– Offering to help them overcome their

sin– Praying with them about their sin

How to Respond to Disobedient Christians• We must seek to restore them

(Gal. 6:1; 2 Thess. 3:14–15).

• Counsel intended for restoration, not revenge.

Restoration To perfect or make complete

Admonish To warn or exhort

How to Respond to Disobedient Christians• We may have to break

associations with them (2 Thess. 3:6, 14).

• We must accept them when they repent (2 Cor. 2:5–11).

How to Respond to False Teachers

• Mark them (Rom. 16:17).

• Avoid them (Rom. 16:17c; Titus 3:9–11; 2 John 7–11).– The divisive teacher (Rom. 16:17)– The deceptive teacher (2 John 7–11)

How to Respond to False Teachers

• Warn others against them (Acts 20:28–31).

Separation from the World

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Defining Purity• Synonym for holiness: purity

• The word “pure” means single.

What Is Worldliness?• Worldliness is living for this

world.

• It is getting so caught up in pleasures and treasures of the here and now that we neglectthe Lord.

What Is Worldliness?• Worldliness is really an attitude

that results in an action.

• Worldliness = double-mindedness

What Does God Say About Worldliness?

• Worldliness replaces love for the Lord (1 John 2:15).

• Worldliness chokes the Word and destroys fruit (Matt. 13:22).

What Does God Say About Worldliness?

• Worldliness binds (Gal. 4:3).

• Worldliness disregards the future (1 John 2:17).

What Does God Say About Worldliness?

• Worldliness is spiritual immorality (James 4:4).

• Worldliness pollutes a Christian (James 1:27; 2 Pet. 2:20–22).

How Do We Prevent Worldliness?

• By guarding our focus(Prov. 4:23–27)

• By making wise use of our time (Eph. 5:15–16)

• By filling our minds with God(Rom. 12:1–2)

Separation to the Lord

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Why We Should Thirst for God

• He is all-sufficient. He is the source of all . . .– Joy (Hab. 3:18).– Peace (Is. 26:3).– Godly wisdom (Eccl. 2:26; James 1:5).

Why We Should Thirst for God

– Answered prayer (John 15:16; 16:23).– Spiritual fruit (Gal. 5:22).– Spiritual power and strength

(John 15:5).– Eternal life (John 3:15–16).

Why We Should Thirst for God

• He is all-surpassing. He exceeds all in . . .– Majesty (1 Chron. 29:11; Ps. 104:1)– Brilliance

(Ps. 104:2; 1 Tim. 6:16; Rev. 1:13–16)

Why We Should Thirst for God

– Wisdom (Rom. 11:33; 1 Cor. 1:25)– Lovingkindness (or faithful love)

(Ps. 36:7; Jer. 32:18)

How We Show Our Thirst for God

• We show our passion for God by surrendering . . .– Our bodies—to serve Him (Rom. 12:1)– Our minds—to know Him (Phil. 3:10)– Our hearts—to love Him (Ps. 18:1)

How We Show Our Thirst for God

– Our wills—to obey Him (Deut. 32:46)– Our souls—to worship Him

(1 Chron. 16:29; Ps. 29:2)– Our possessions—to work for Him

(Acts 2:45)– Our lives—to glorify Him (Eph. 1:12)

A Heart Check-Up (Ps. 42)• Do you desire to know God more

than anything else?

• Do you want to be where God is?

• Do you get upset when God is mocked?

A Heart Check-Up (Ps. 42)• Do you enthusiastically live for

God?

• Does your faith outlast difficult times?

A Heart Check-Up (Ps. 42)• Do you have recent memories of

time spent with God?

• How do you view bad events in life?

Separation To the Praise &

Glory of the Lord

L E S S O N 7

Christ Excels All . . . How Christ Excels All

In His pre-existence. He lived before He was born.

In His birth. He was virgin born.

In His life. He never sinned.

In His speech. His speech was perfect.

Christ Excels All . . . How Christ Excels All

In His death.He dismissed His life from His body. His death was effectual.

In His resurrection.He rose again by His own power.

In His present work.He is answering our prayers, preparing a place for us, and defending us from Satan.

In His Second Coming. He is coming back.

Why God Made Us• God made man for one reason—

to glorify Him (Is. 43:7).

Why God Saved Us• God saved man to glorify Him

once more(Eph. 1:5–7, 12, and 14).

Our Righteous Response• Set apart our bodies—to serve

Him (Rom. 12:1)

• Set apart our minds—to know Him (Phil. 3:10)

• Set apart our hearts—to love Him (Ps. 18:1)

Our Righteous Response• Set apart our wills—to obey Him

(Deut. 32:46)

• Set apart our souls—to worship Him (1 Chron. 16:29; Ps. 29:2)

Our Righteous Response• Set apart our possessions—to

work for Him (Acts 2:45)

• Set apart our lives—to glorify Him (Eph. 1:12)

Jesus, the Christ History’s Great Leaders

His tomb: empty! Their tombs: full of bones

His kingdom: universal,eternal

Their kingdoms: small, decaying

Separation to the Worship & Service

of the Lord

L E S S O N 8

Two Kinds of SeparationCarnal Separation Biblical Separation

Motives Pride, peer pressure, selfishness A passion for God

AttitudesSelf-righteous,

mean-spiritedness, harshness

Gentleness, brokenness, firmness

Purpose 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Understanding Service (Rom. 12:1–2)

• Godly service is motivated by the mercies of God.

Six Motivational Mercies of Romans 1–11

Romans 4–5 Justification (“made innocent”)

Romans 6–8 Freedom from the penalty and power of sin

Romans 8:1–2; 31–39 Assurance of salvation

Six Motivational Mercies of Romans 1–11

Romans 8:17 An inheritance with Christ

Romans 8:26 The Spirit to help us

Romans 9–11 The Gentiles were given an opportunity to be saved.

Understanding Service (Rom. 12:1–2)

• Godly service is a form of worship.

Understanding WorshipWhat Worship Is How We Worship the Lord

Worship is recognizing“worth-ship.”

We recognize Christ is worthy of our worship.

Worship is expressing“worth-ship.”

We express the “worth-ship” of Christ.

• To the Lord• To others• Publicly and privately

Understanding WorshipWhat Worship Is How We Worship the Lord

Worship is serving the one worshipped.

We serve Him because He is worthy.

Worship is guarding or protecting the reputation of the one worshiped.

We guard and protect His name and reputation.

Understanding WorshipWhat Worship Is How We Worship the Lord

We worship Him in all we do. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Final Analysis• True holiness or separation is

motivated by a fierce passion for God that results in sacrificial service to Him.